I’m a regular at Ladera Home and Garden Center in the Ladera Shopping Center. Their assortment of fresh cut flowers and plants are amazing and Mercedes and her team do a fabulous job with plant arrangements ~ perfect for client gifts. They have lots of ideas for gifts of all kinds and price points and I look forward to my weekly visits to this store.

The Food Truck craze hits Menlo Park in a big way! Not only are there food trucks at the Willows Grocery Market on Monday evenings, Off The Grid has made it’s debut in downtown Menlo. You’ll find ten different food trucks, along with music and chairs, every Wednesday night from 5-8pm at the Menlo Park Caltrain parking lot.

Other favorite foody finds:

FoodyDirect.com ~ From Texas brisket to New York bagels, Foody Direct ships some of the most popular food items from many of the best restaurants, deli’s and bakeries across the country for your next party, tailgate or event.

The Cookie Crumbles ~ The most delicous homemade cookies, bars and cupcakes, baked locally and delivered to your front door. My favorite are the raspberry almond bars and the lemon bars. Email Lauri at lauri.buono@gmail.com or call 650-464-8469